Angel's trumpet 'Grand Marnier' Brugmansia × candida 'Grand Marnier'

Names

• Synonyms

  Angel's Trumpet, Datura.

• Common names

  Brugmansia × candida 'Grand Marnier'.

Characteristics

• Life cycle

  Perennials

• Foliage type

  Semi-deciduous

• Color of leaves

  Green

• Flower color

  Peach

• Height

  6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 meters)

• Spread

  6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters)

• Plant type

  Shrub

• Hardiness zones

  9

• Native area

  South America

General Benefits

• Ornamental Value: Angel's trumpet is widely appreciated for its large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that add aesthetic value to gardens and landscapes.
• Attracts Wildlife: The flowers are known to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity.
• Scent: Angel's trumpet emits a pleasant fragrance, especially in the evenings, which can create a delightful sensory experience in outdoor spaces.
• Tropical Ambience: The lush foliage and dramatic flowers of angel's trumpet contribute to a tropical look, making it suitable for themed gardens.
• Visual Barrier: Due to its size and density, angel's trumpet can be used as an informal hedge or privacy screen in the garden.
• Nocturnal Interest: The flowers often open at night, which can add interest to a nighttime garden setting and can be attractive for night-time garden events.
• Versatility: Angel's trumpet can be grown in containers, which makes it a good choice for patios, balconies, or other areas where ground planting isn't feasible.

Medical Properties

This plant is not used for medical purposes.

Air-purifying Qualities

This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.

Other Uses

• Angel's trumpet is often used as a focal point in landscape design due to its large, showy flowers and dramatic foliage.
• The plant can be used in container gardening for patios or decks, where it provides a tropical ambiance.
• Angel's trumpet is sometimes incorporated into rituals or ceremonies by indigenous cultures for its hallucinogenic properties, although this is not recommended due to its toxicity.
• In some regions, the plant is grown as a natural insect repellent, as it is believed to deter certain pests from the garden.
• The wood of Brugmansia × candida 'Grand Marnier' can be used in the manufacture of small handicrafts or as part of tools and utensils after proper treatment.
• Angel's trumpet is sometimes used as a natural dye source for fabrics, yielding a range of colors depending on the mordants used.
• Culinary artists have used the trumpet-shaped flowers as natural serving dishes for desserts, although one must ensure that the food does not come in contact with the toxic parts of the plant.
• Photographers and artists often use angel's trumpet as a subject in their work because of its striking appearance and the way it catches light.
• The plant has been used in sound therapy, with the blooms acting as natural amplifiers when strategically placed near soft sounds to subtly enhance them.
• Brugmansia flowers have been used in perfumery, as their strong scent can be extracted and incorporated into fragrances, although synthetic alternatives are more common.

Feng Shui

The Angel's Trumpet is not used in Feng Shui practice.

Zodiac Sign Compitability

The Angel's Trumpet is not used in astrology practice.

Plant Symbolism

• Intrigue and Mystery - The Angel's Trumpet, Brugmansia × candida 'Grand Marnier', has a captivating and unusual appearance, often leading to associations with mystery and fascinating secrets.
• Beauty and Drama - With its large, pendulous flowers, the Angel's Trumpet symbolizes the allure and dramatic flair of the natural world.
• Warning and Caution - Since all parts of the Angel's Trumpet are toxic when ingested, the plant can symbolize caution and the importance of recognizing potential danger.
• Spiritual or Visionary Experiences - Given its hallucinogenic properties when consumed, the Angel's Trumpet is sometimes seen as a symbol of spiritual or otherworldly experiences.
• Inviting the Unseen - Its trumpet-like blossoms are said to invite the presence of angels, thus symbolizing a bridge between the earthly realm and the unseen worlds.
• Transformation and Change - The plant's lifecycle of blooming at night and closing during the day can symbolize transformation and the cycles of change in our lives.